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BoardBot is an integrated system of nontrivial Mechanical, Electrical, and Software components.
- [Mechanical]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link mechanical.md %})
- [Electrical]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link electrical.md %})
- [Software]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link software.md %})
![system diagram]({{ site.baseurl }}/assets/images/systemdiagram.jpg)
SVG images are processed in Python and sent to an arduino via USB serial. The arduino converts points to belt lengths. Using a non-proprietary control algorithm, it drives the motors to the desired positions using DRV8825 stepper motor drivers. The arduino controls the tool changer servo with PWM.